The Effects of Lumbar Stabilization Exercises Using A Traction Force Sensor on The Flexibility of The Spine, Dynamic Balance, Pain Intensity, and ODI(Oswestry Disability Index) in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

Objective: This case report was to investigate the effects of lumbar stabilization exercises using a traction force sensor on theflexibility of the spine, dynamic balance, pain intensity, and ODI in patients with chronic low back pain. Design: A Case studyMethods: The participant underwent lumbar stabilization exercises using a traction force sensor twice a week for a total of 10sessions over a period of 5 weeks. Outcome measures included lumbar flexibility using the Schober test, changes in functionalperformance in daily life assessed by ODI, overall pain intensity and frequency measured by the VAS, and the Y balance test.Theparticipant underwent lumbar stabilization exercises using a traction force sensor twice a week for a total of 10 sessions over a period of 5 weeks. Outcome measures included lumbar flexibility using the Schober test, changes in functional performance indaily life assessed by ODI, overall pain intensity and frequency measured by the VAS, and the Y balance test. Results: After the intervention, the participant's lumbar flexibility increased from 12.5 cm to 16 cm, indicating an improvement inlumbar flexibility. The pain score decreased from 8 points before the intervention to 0 points after the intervention. Additionally,the ODI score decreased from 4 points to 0 points. Dynamic balance also improved, with the measurements increasing from 55 cm anterior, 48 cm left, and 47 cm right before the intervention to 65 cm anterior, 60 cm left, and 57 cm right after the intervention. Conclusions: The patient positively responded to lumbar stabilization exercises using a traction force sensor, showing increasedlumbar flexibility, improved daily functioning, reduced pain, and enhanced dynamic balance. These results suggest that theapplication of lumbar stabilization exercises with a traction force sensor may be considered positively for patients with chronic lowback pain.